tubular bells are a percussion instrument, usually consisting of eighteen pipes, that can be aluminum, steel, copper or brass, suspended vertically in a frame. These pipes are casings with one or two decks, always on top. Each "bell" (ie, each tube) is about 30-38 mm. in diameter and have a different length, thus offering different notes. This instrument also has a pedal or a bar to stop the sound. Extension (Helmholtz) goes from middle C (C1) of the piano to the next octave fa (F2).
Name of "tubular bells" refers to their sound is similar to that of large church bells. In fact, his invention was held primarily to avoid the inconvenience of moving large and impractical original bells to the orchestra.
tubular bells were first used during the nineteenth century century, when the opera was needed the sound of church bells. The Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture was one of the most famous works in which they were used, just at the climax, they represent the church bells proclaiming which has won the war against France. Mike Oldfield would make famous in the twentieth century with its Tubular Bells 1973, a concept album of instrumental rock English, remembered for the opening track on the plate that was used in the movie The Exorcist . The production of this instrument grew, especially thanks to the demand generated by collectors and other artists, which included the invention in many subsequent creations.
Tubular Bells a telemin
Tubular Bells other percussion instruments
Tubular Project playing the theme from "The exosrcista" Mike Olfield
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